Christie, cutting him off, said: "Did I say on topic? Are you stupid? On topic, on topic. Next question."

As the reported tried to follow up, the Republican governor again interjected and ended the press conference.

"Thank you all very much, and I'm sorry for the idiot over there. Take care," he said before walking away.

Christie, who is rumored to be a potential GOP vice presidential pick, has made headlines in the past for growing confrontational with reporters or audience members at events.

Mitt Romney, himself, teased Christie about his brash behavior Tuesday night when the two appeared together at a fundraiser.

"That man really is something, you know that? I was hoping someone in here would start to heckle him so I could watch him go to town here. But you know better, don't ya? What an extraordinary leader," Romney said, according to pool reports.

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